Pope Benedict XVI has named the president of Catholic University in Washington, Father David OConnell, to become the next bishop of Trenton, New Jersey. The Trenton Diocese serves 119 parishes in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean counties. Father David OConnell 55 years old, will serve as coadjutor of the central New Jersey diocese until the pope accepts the resignation of Bishop John Smith. Smith must submit his resignation when he turns 75 on June 23. It’s not known when the pope will accept the resignation.
For an early assessment of this appointment visit “Whispers in the Loggia” at http://whispersintheloggia.blogspot.com/
Congratulations to the Vincentian Community and particularly to Fr. O’Connell on his appointment as the next Bishop of Trenton. He did a wonderful job at CUA and I think all knew there would be more important things for him in the future.
His is remembered in prayer!